Zheng Qinwen Triumphs at Paris 2024 Olympics, Wins China's First Tennis Gold! 🎾🏅
In an electrifying match on Saturday, Zheng Qinwen of China secured a historic victory, defeating Croatia’s Donna Vekic with a score of 6-2, 6-3 in the women's singles tennis final at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. This win marks Zheng as the first Chinese and Asian player to clinch an Olympic singles tennis gold medal! 🌟
Over the past three years, Zheng has risen to become China's top tennis star, making waves in Women's Tennis Association (WTA) competitions. When asked about the differences between Olympic, Asian Games, and WTA matches, Zheng emphasized the immense support she feels playing for the Chinese national team.
Her journey to gold was nothing short of remarkable. In the semifinals, Zheng triumphed over World No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland, ending six straight losses and describing the match as her best performance yet. 🏆
Zheng’s success is part of a broader achievement for China at the Games. Her compatriots, Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu, also made history by securing silver in the mixed doubles competition. Zheng believes their accomplishments will provide a significant boost to the development of tennis in China, inspiring the next generation of players. 🇨🇳✨
